There is hereby created the Virginia Farm Link program to provide assistance to retiring farmers and individuals seeking to become active farmers in the transition of farm businesses and properties from retiring farmers to active farmers. Such assistance shall include: (i) assistance in the preparation of business plans for the transition of business interests; (ii) assistance in the facilitation of transfers of existing properties and agricultural operations to interested buyers; (iii) information on innovative farming methods and techniques; and (iv) research assistance on agricultural, financial, marketing, and other matters.
2001, c. 521, § 3.1-18.11; 2008, c. 860.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
Chapter 2 - Preservation of Farm and Forest Lands
§ 3.2-200. Agricultural Vitality Program continued as Office of Farmland Preservation
§ 3.2-201. Powers and duties of Office of Farmland Preservation
§ 3.2-202. Virginia Farm Link program
§ 3.2-203. Reporting requirements
§ 3.2-204. Review of capital projects
§ 3.2-205. Characteristics to be considered in evaluating impacts on farm and forest lands